Senior Data Scientist - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey

QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm in Riyadh seeks an experienced professional to focus on developing advanced analytics models. This role involves solving business challenges with data creativity and requires strong programming skills. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in a relevant field and have over 5 years of experience in programming, particularly in machine learning. Effective communication in English is essential. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Continuous learning programs

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in relevant field is essential.
• 5+ years of experience in programming, with a focus on business applications.
• Complex idea communication in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Use data creatively to solve business challenges.
• Focus on development of advanced analytics models.
• Shape future of data-driven organizations.

Skills

Programming in Python

Data treatment

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering

Master's degree

Tools

SQL

Spark

Hadoop

Excel

Job description

When you join us, you will have

Continuous learning : Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development.

The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.

A voice that matters : From day one, we value your ideas and contributions.

You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions.

We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.

Global community : With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients.

Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

World-class benefits : On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your Impact

You will use data creatively to solve business challenges, often uncovering new and transformative opportunities along the way.

In this role, you will focus on the development of advanced analytics models to optimize underlying business problems.

You will apply state-of-the-art advanced analytics, quantitative tools and modeling techniques to interpret, make inferences and offer recommendations based on insights from the data.

You will shape the future of what data-driven organizations look like, drive processes for extracting and using that data in creative ways and create new lines of thinking within an infinite number of clients and situations.

You will create valuable, transformative business strategies through the measurement, manipulation, reporting and dissemination of broad sets of data.

You will apply and advise on state-of-the-art advanced analytic and quantitative tools and modeling techniques in order to derive business insights, solve complex business problems and improve decisions.

You will review, support and advise on the day-to-day analytics requirements of clients’ key operational processes while continually improving the impact of these processes.

You will be based in our Cairo or Riyadh office as part of our QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey team, partnering with consultants, clients, and other colleagues.

Our QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey teams bring the latest analytical techniques plus a deep understanding of industry dynamics and corporate functions to help clients create the most value from data.

Your Qualifications and Skills

Undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering; master's degree is a plus

5+ years of professional experience in programming; experience applied to business problems is a plus

Experience in programming (focus on machine learning) in Python; knowledge in SPSS, SAS, Ruby, Hadoop is a plus

Experience in data treatment / data mining : SQL, AWK, Access, Spark, Excel

Demonstrated aptitude for analytics; statistical knowledge is a plus

Proven record of leadership in a work setting and / or through extracurricular activities

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively with people at all levels in an organization

Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English required; fluency in local office language(s) is a plus

Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field and over 5 years of professional experience in programming, particularly in machine learning.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively are essential.